Free group study handout
Psalm 27: Group Study Handout
How to use: read Psalm 27 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
The psalmist shows confidence in Yahweh as protector and asks, ‘Whom shall I fear?’ (v. 1).
Key verse
“Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalms 27:1 (WEB)
Outline
- Psalm 27:1–3 Confidence in God as Protector
- Psalm 27:4–6 Desire for God's Presence
- Psalm 27:7–10 A Personal Plea for Help
- Psalm 27:11–12 Seeking Guidance and Protection
- Psalm 27:13–14 Encouragement to Wait on God
Discussion questions
- In v1, what does David claim Yahweh is as his 'light' and 'salvation'?
- What does David mean in v5 by being kept in Yahweh's 'pavilion'?
- In v9, why does David ask Yahweh not to 'hide your face' from him?
- Why does David express confidence in v13 about seeing 'the goodness of Yahweh'?
- When have you felt the need to 'wait for Yahweh' in a difficult situation?
Go deeper
Passages that echo Psalm 27: Hebrews 13, Isaiah 40, Isaiah 41.
Before next time: read Psalm 28.